The document summarizes medieval warfare and strategies used during battles. It describes various weapons used by different classes like siege weapons, weapons for serfs, and weapons for knights. It also discusses castle defenses, armor, transportation of armies on horses and boats, use of signals and formations in battle, and strategies around training fighters, ensuring morale and coordinating retreats. The summary focuses on planning by Kiwood Manor which includes extensive training paid for by the lord, using religious symbols to motivate fighters, and coordinating battlefield signals to intimidate opponents.
This document outlines the medieval weapons and defenses that would be used by an army. It describes the multiple lines of defense that would be employed, including trebuchets, archers, cavalry, spearmen, and those wielding broadswords, battle axes, maces, and other weapons for close combat. Relics and a fortified siege tower are also mentioned as offering blessings or strategic advantages in battle. Feasting is used to motivate fighters, and hostages may be captured and tortured for intelligence. The document argues this army would be well-prepared and likely to emerge victorious in battle.
The document summarizes warfare tactics and weapons that were used during medieval times. It describes various siege weapons like mangonels, ballistas, and bombards that were used to breach castle walls from a distance. It also discusses different types of melee weapons like swords, maces, and battle axes that were used in close combat. It provides details on armor worn by knights and the various components like plates, chainmail, and padding used to protect different body parts. It outlines strategies for forming an army, transporting troops, organizing battle formations, securing resources and defending castles.
The Misty Lake Manor has many advantages that would help them win a battle against other manors:
1. Their knights have strong plate armor, chain mail, and helmets for protection. They also have highly trained cavalry and infantry.
2. The manor has a large moat and stone castle with arrow slits and murder holes for defense. They also have cannons, trebuchets, and other weapons.
3. The manor has a well-stocked armory and supplies for long sieges, including food, weapons, armor, and trained war horses. They also have advanced battle strategies like tunneling and scaling walls.
The Roman military had sophisticated weapons, armor, and tactics that made it highly effective. Soldiers used swords and javelins in combat and wore armor that evolved over time to become segmented iron plates covering the chest and shoulders. The military was also very organized, with legions of around 5,500 men divided into cohorts, centuries, and commanded by centurions. Siege weapons like battering rams and scorpions were used to attack fortified cities. Overall, the Roman armor, weapons, and tactics made their military extremely powerful during the Roman Empire's peak.
The Roman military had several strengths that allowed it to conquer a large area. It had a strong hierarchy and chain of command, effective weaponry like the gladius sword and pilum javelin, and flexible battle formations called legions. Soldiers wore armor like chain mail, scale armor, or the layered lorica segmentata. They used large shields called scuta and fought in organized centuries, cohorts, and legions to efficiently defeat enemies.
1) A Teutonic Knights player faces off against an Abbasid Caliphate player in a battle, but finds themselves at an immediate disadvantage after the first move by the Abbasids.
2) The Abbasid player effectively pins down the Teutonic Knights player, forcing their knights into unfavorable engagements against supported spearmen.
3) In the end, the Teutonic Knights player loses badly 25-0, realizing in retrospect that they did not deploy effectively and should have brought more light cavalry instead of heavy foot spearmen and medium foot crossbowmen.
The document provides information and rules for participating in a line battle event with the 32nd Regiment. It details the types of units that will be involved, including infantry, cavalry, and artillery. Strict rules are in place to ensure historically accurate engagements and fair battles. The event will run from 19:00-20:00 GMT on Sundays and cater to both EU and NA time zones.
The Roman Army was a highly organized fighting force. It was composed of legions of approximately 5,000 soldiers each. Each legion was further divided into subgroups of 80 soldiers called centuries. There were specific ranks within the army, and soldiers served for 25 years to earn citizenship. Roman soldiers were equipped with weapons like swords, spears and javelins for combat. They also underwent rigorous daily training and could march long distances carrying heavy gear. The army used effective tactical formations to defeat their enemies in battle.
This document outlines the medieval weapons and defenses that would be used by an army. It describes the multiple lines of defense that would be employed, including trebuchets, archers, cavalry, spearmen, and those wielding broadswords, battle axes, maces, and other weapons for close combat. Relics and a fortified siege tower are also mentioned as offering blessings or strategic advantages in battle. Feasting is used to motivate fighters, and hostages may be captured and tortured for intelligence. The document argues this army would be well-prepared and likely to emerge victorious in battle.
The document summarizes warfare tactics and weapons that were used during medieval times. It describes various siege weapons like mangonels, ballistas, and bombards that were used to breach castle walls from a distance. It also discusses different types of melee weapons like swords, maces, and battle axes that were used in close combat. It provides details on armor worn by knights and the various components like plates, chainmail, and padding used to protect different body parts. It outlines strategies for forming an army, transporting troops, organizing battle formations, securing resources and defending castles.
The Misty Lake Manor has many advantages that would help them win a battle against other manors:
1. Their knights have strong plate armor, chain mail, and helmets for protection. They also have highly trained cavalry and infantry.
2. The manor has a large moat and stone castle with arrow slits and murder holes for defense. They also have cannons, trebuchets, and other weapons.
3. The manor has a well-stocked armory and supplies for long sieges, including food, weapons, armor, and trained war horses. They also have advanced battle strategies like tunneling and scaling walls.
The Roman military had sophisticated weapons, armor, and tactics that made it highly effective. Soldiers used swords and javelins in combat and wore armor that evolved over time to become segmented iron plates covering the chest and shoulders. The military was also very organized, with legions of around 5,500 men divided into cohorts, centuries, and commanded by centurions. Siege weapons like battering rams and scorpions were used to attack fortified cities. Overall, the Roman armor, weapons, and tactics made their military extremely powerful during the Roman Empire's peak.
The Roman military had several strengths that allowed it to conquer a large area. It had a strong hierarchy and chain of command, effective weaponry like the gladius sword and pilum javelin, and flexible battle formations called legions. Soldiers wore armor like chain mail, scale armor, or the layered lorica segmentata. They used large shields called scuta and fought in organized centuries, cohorts, and legions to efficiently defeat enemies.
1) A Teutonic Knights player faces off against an Abbasid Caliphate player in a battle, but finds themselves at an immediate disadvantage after the first move by the Abbasids.
2) The Abbasid player effectively pins down the Teutonic Knights player, forcing their knights into unfavorable engagements against supported spearmen.
3) In the end, the Teutonic Knights player loses badly 25-0, realizing in retrospect that they did not deploy effectively and should have brought more light cavalry instead of heavy foot spearmen and medium foot crossbowmen.
The document provides information and rules for participating in a line battle event with the 32nd Regiment. It details the types of units that will be involved, including infantry, cavalry, and artillery. Strict rules are in place to ensure historically accurate engagements and fair battles. The event will run from 19:00-20:00 GMT on Sundays and cater to both EU and NA time zones.
The Roman Army was a highly organized fighting force. It was composed of legions of approximately 5,000 soldiers each. Each legion was further divided into subgroups of 80 soldiers called centuries. There were specific ranks within the army, and soldiers served for 25 years to earn citizenship. Roman soldiers were equipped with weapons like swords, spears and javelins for combat. They also underwent rigorous daily training and could march long distances carrying heavy gear. The army used effective tactical formations to defeat their enemies in battle.
Society in the Middle Ages was divided into three estates - those who fought, those who prayed, and those who worked. The social hierarchy was rigid, with the king and lords having authority over knights and peasants. Children learned trades like crafting or farming from a young age. Boys from noble families trained to become knights, learning combat and horseback riding. Castles provided protection for lords, with fortified walls, towers, and moats. Conditions within castles, while luxurious for the nobility, lacked modern sanitation and contributed to disease spread. Entertainment included tournaments, hunting, and religious festivals.
What happens when the digital tools and platforms we make and use for communication and entertainment are hijacked for terrorism, violence against the vulnerable and nefarious transactions? What role do designers and developers play? Are we complicit as creators of these technologies and products? Should we police them or fight back? As Portfolio Lead for Northern Lab, Northern Trust's internal innovation startup focused on client and partner experience, Antonio will share a mix of provocative scenarios torn from today's headlines and compelling stories where activism and technology facilitated peace—and war.
As a call-to-action for designers and developers to engage in projects capable of transformational change, he'll explore the question: How might technology foster new experiences to better accelerate social activism and make the world a smarter, safer place?
This document summarizes upcoming CSS features like Box Alignment Level 3, CSS Grid Layout, CSS Shapes, CSS Feature Queries, and CSS Custom Properties. It explains what each feature does at a high level and provides example code snippets. The document also encourages developers to get involved by filing issues on browser bug trackers, requesting new features, and creating blog posts/demos to help drive adoption of these new CSS specifications.
My books- Hacking Digital Learning Strategies http://hackingdls.com & Learning to Go https://gum.co/learn2go
Resources at http://shellyterrell.com/classmanagement
The reality for companies that are trying to figure out their blogging or content strategy is that there's a lot of content to write beyond just the "buy now" page.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Deercreek Manor has a large fighting force of 10,000 fighters including 6,000 mercenaries, 3,000 homegrown knights, and 1,000 serfs. The knights have been highly trained since childhood and wear full plate armor for protection. Various weapons are used depending on the fighter including longswords, maces, and battering rams. The manor also has strategic defenses like concentric walls, moats, drawbridges, and portcullises to withstand sieges. During battles, an array of siege weapons like ballistae, battering rams, and catapults are employed along with techniques like mining, naval combat, and mounted sword fighting.
1) Maybrooke Manor has a relic that ensures victory in battle through prayer and luck.
2) The manor is well defended with stone walls, towers, moats, and multiple keeps containing supplies and weapons.
3) For offense, the manor will advance with mounted knights and foot soldiers in a U-formation with siege weapons in the middle, while other forces attack from behind.
1. The document discusses various weapons used in medieval warfare including blunt hand weapons like maces, pole arms like spears, and ranged weapons like bows.
2. It also covers medieval armor, supplies like gunpowder and horses, fighting strategies, and castle fortifications such as moats and towers.
3. Formations and tactics for battle are explained, noting the roles of knights, archers, and infantry in the vanguard, center, and rearguard. Retreating from battle could be deadly if the opposing cavalry attacked retreating forces.
This document outlines the setup and features of Asewood Manor, including its castle, church, barn and weapons used in battle. It details the armor for knights and serfs such as chain mail, helmets and shields. Defensive structures of the manor are described, like the portcullis, drawbridge and curtain wall. The document estimates the population of the manor at 5,000 people, including 1,000 children, and lists supplies needed for battle such as food, bandages and cannonballs. Strategies for defense include using a catapult to launch corpses over the wall or bringing a holy relic into battle.
This document outlines Phantom-Arange Meadows' battle strategies to take over another manor. It describes a multi-step plan including sending knights in disguise to spread rumors and kidnap the lord, then using siege weapons like battering rams and towers to launch an attack while the manor is in chaos. It also details the offensive weapons and defensive structures and tactics Phantom-Arange Meadows would employ, such as concentric castle walls, burning grass traps, and throwing sand on invaders trying to scale the walls. The goal is to conquer the other manor by force or compel their surrender through an show of strength and hostage taking.
The document discusses the code of chivalry that knights in the Middle Ages were expected to follow, involving loyalty, obedience, and courtesy. It then describes the stages of becoming a knight, from page to squire to full knighthood, and notes that knights were heavily armed professional soldiers. The rest of the document details various armor, weapons, and siege techniques used in medieval warfare.
133 The Age Of Chivalry And Medieval Weaponry 1197688544870379 5Coach Thomas
The document provides an overview of knighthood and warfare during the Middle Ages, including the code of chivalry, the stages of becoming a knight, the roles and equipment of knights, and common weapons and siege tactics of the time period. Key details covered include the importance of stirrups for mounted knights, the transition from chainmail to plate armor, and the use of longbows, crossbows, battering rams, and trebuchets in sieges. Defensive castle features like moats, battlements, and turrets are also summarized.
13.3 - The Age of Chivalry and Medieval WeaponryDan Ewert
The document summarizes aspects of knighthood and warfare during the Middle Ages, including the code of chivalry, the stages of becoming a knight, the roles and equipment of knights, and common weapons and siege tactics of the time period. Knightly armor evolved from chainmail to plate armor over the centuries. Knights used various swords, polearms, and mounted weapons in battle, while castles employed defenses like moats and battlements against sieges.
The document provides information about castles and knights during the Middle Ages. It describes how castles were constructed, including selecting a location, building the structure, and digging a moat. It details the different parts of a castle, such as the drawbridge, turrets, village, and throne room. The document also discusses knights' armor, including various pieces like the helmet, gauntlets, and chestplate. Finally, it outlines the process of becoming a knight, starting as a page at age 7 and becoming a squire at 14 before earning the title of knight at 21.
Lord Gwen has assembled an army from Oakwood Manor to engage in battle. The army consists of knights who have undergone extensive training and wield weapons like lances, swords, and shields. Serfs also fight on foot with weapons such as bows, axes, and crossbows. Siege weapons including ballistae, battering rams, and trebuchets will be used. The forces will travel via river with supplies transported on barges. Oakwood Manor has formed alliances with neighboring manors and will use strategies such as biological and psychological warfare during battle.
The document provides details on the preparation for battle by Blackthorne Manor, including weaponry, armor, formations, strategies and the layout of the manor and surrounding area. Specifics are given for the types of weapons and armor to be used by different ranks of soldiers, as well as formations like the hedgehog, fighting positions and the use of tactics like Greek fire, mazes and decoy statues. The manor itself is surrounded by a moat, battlements and graveyard containing relics for protection.
The document outlines Lin'ik-Carate's battle plan, which includes:
- An army of 75,000 men led by Ellen, Lord of Lin'ik-Carate, and Sir Tilly equipped with various weapons like spears, swords, clubs and armor
- Defensive strategies like using a moat with quick sand and disguised fighters around the castle
- Logistics of supplying the army with food, water and tents transported by mules, oxen and horses
- The castle located on a rocky hill provides a defensive position and time to prepare for attackers.
Shaabas Replicas is a manufacturer and exporter of medieval weapons and armor established in 2004 in Mumbai, India. They produce replicas of antique arms and armor from past eras like the Renaissance, Roman, Gothic, and German periods. Their products include swords, helmets, body armor, shields, axes, and more made from steel and brass. The company exports worldwide to countries like Germany, UK, USA, and Australia. [/SUMMARY]
This document provides details about the organization and structure of the Roman army. It discusses the different classes of soldiers, the length of their service, their pay and equipment. It describes the organization of the army into legions, cohorts and centuries. It also outlines the various officers and their roles. Finally, it discusses military tactics used by the Roman army and special forces units like the Praetorian Guard and auxiliaries.
This document provides details about the organization and structure of the Roman army. It describes the different classes of soldiers, from heavy infantry to lightly armed troops. It explains the typical equipment soldiers carried, including armor, weapons, and packs weighing 66-100 pounds. Tactics like the phalanx formation and siege weapons are also outlined. The document concludes with information about special forces units like the Praetorian Guard and auxiliary soldiers.
Society in the Middle Ages was divided into three estates - those who fought, those who prayed, and those who worked. The social hierarchy was rigid, with the king and lords having authority over knights and peasants. Children learned trades like crafting or farming from a young age. Boys from noble families trained to become knights, learning combat and horseback riding. Castles provided protection for lords, with fortified walls, towers, and moats. Conditions within castles, while luxurious for the nobility, lacked modern sanitation and contributed to disease spread. Entertainment included tournaments, hunting, and religious festivals.
What happens when the digital tools and platforms we make and use for communication and entertainment are hijacked for terrorism, violence against the vulnerable and nefarious transactions? What role do designers and developers play? Are we complicit as creators of these technologies and products? Should we police them or fight back? As Portfolio Lead for Northern Lab, Northern Trust's internal innovation startup focused on client and partner experience, Antonio will share a mix of provocative scenarios torn from today's headlines and compelling stories where activism and technology facilitated peace—and war.
As a call-to-action for designers and developers to engage in projects capable of transformational change, he'll explore the question: How might technology foster new experiences to better accelerate social activism and make the world a smarter, safer place?
This document summarizes upcoming CSS features like Box Alignment Level 3, CSS Grid Layout, CSS Shapes, CSS Feature Queries, and CSS Custom Properties. It explains what each feature does at a high level and provides example code snippets. The document also encourages developers to get involved by filing issues on browser bug trackers, requesting new features, and creating blog posts/demos to help drive adoption of these new CSS specifications.
My books- Hacking Digital Learning Strategies http://hackingdls.com & Learning to Go https://gum.co/learn2go
Resources at http://shellyterrell.com/classmanagement
The reality for companies that are trying to figure out their blogging or content strategy is that there's a lot of content to write beyond just the "buy now" page.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Deercreek Manor has a large fighting force of 10,000 fighters including 6,000 mercenaries, 3,000 homegrown knights, and 1,000 serfs. The knights have been highly trained since childhood and wear full plate armor for protection. Various weapons are used depending on the fighter including longswords, maces, and battering rams. The manor also has strategic defenses like concentric walls, moats, drawbridges, and portcullises to withstand sieges. During battles, an array of siege weapons like ballistae, battering rams, and catapults are employed along with techniques like mining, naval combat, and mounted sword fighting.
1) Maybrooke Manor has a relic that ensures victory in battle through prayer and luck.
2) The manor is well defended with stone walls, towers, moats, and multiple keeps containing supplies and weapons.
3) For offense, the manor will advance with mounted knights and foot soldiers in a U-formation with siege weapons in the middle, while other forces attack from behind.
1. The document discusses various weapons used in medieval warfare including blunt hand weapons like maces, pole arms like spears, and ranged weapons like bows.
2. It also covers medieval armor, supplies like gunpowder and horses, fighting strategies, and castle fortifications such as moats and towers.
3. Formations and tactics for battle are explained, noting the roles of knights, archers, and infantry in the vanguard, center, and rearguard. Retreating from battle could be deadly if the opposing cavalry attacked retreating forces.
This document outlines the setup and features of Asewood Manor, including its castle, church, barn and weapons used in battle. It details the armor for knights and serfs such as chain mail, helmets and shields. Defensive structures of the manor are described, like the portcullis, drawbridge and curtain wall. The document estimates the population of the manor at 5,000 people, including 1,000 children, and lists supplies needed for battle such as food, bandages and cannonballs. Strategies for defense include using a catapult to launch corpses over the wall or bringing a holy relic into battle.
This document outlines Phantom-Arange Meadows' battle strategies to take over another manor. It describes a multi-step plan including sending knights in disguise to spread rumors and kidnap the lord, then using siege weapons like battering rams and towers to launch an attack while the manor is in chaos. It also details the offensive weapons and defensive structures and tactics Phantom-Arange Meadows would employ, such as concentric castle walls, burning grass traps, and throwing sand on invaders trying to scale the walls. The goal is to conquer the other manor by force or compel their surrender through an show of strength and hostage taking.
The document discusses the code of chivalry that knights in the Middle Ages were expected to follow, involving loyalty, obedience, and courtesy. It then describes the stages of becoming a knight, from page to squire to full knighthood, and notes that knights were heavily armed professional soldiers. The rest of the document details various armor, weapons, and siege techniques used in medieval warfare.
133 The Age Of Chivalry And Medieval Weaponry 1197688544870379 5Coach Thomas
The document provides an overview of knighthood and warfare during the Middle Ages, including the code of chivalry, the stages of becoming a knight, the roles and equipment of knights, and common weapons and siege tactics of the time period. Key details covered include the importance of stirrups for mounted knights, the transition from chainmail to plate armor, and the use of longbows, crossbows, battering rams, and trebuchets in sieges. Defensive castle features like moats, battlements, and turrets are also summarized.
13.3 - The Age of Chivalry and Medieval WeaponryDan Ewert
The document summarizes aspects of knighthood and warfare during the Middle Ages, including the code of chivalry, the stages of becoming a knight, the roles and equipment of knights, and common weapons and siege tactics of the time period. Knightly armor evolved from chainmail to plate armor over the centuries. Knights used various swords, polearms, and mounted weapons in battle, while castles employed defenses like moats and battlements against sieges.
The document provides information about castles and knights during the Middle Ages. It describes how castles were constructed, including selecting a location, building the structure, and digging a moat. It details the different parts of a castle, such as the drawbridge, turrets, village, and throne room. The document also discusses knights' armor, including various pieces like the helmet, gauntlets, and chestplate. Finally, it outlines the process of becoming a knight, starting as a page at age 7 and becoming a squire at 14 before earning the title of knight at 21.
Lord Gwen has assembled an army from Oakwood Manor to engage in battle. The army consists of knights who have undergone extensive training and wield weapons like lances, swords, and shields. Serfs also fight on foot with weapons such as bows, axes, and crossbows. Siege weapons including ballistae, battering rams, and trebuchets will be used. The forces will travel via river with supplies transported on barges. Oakwood Manor has formed alliances with neighboring manors and will use strategies such as biological and psychological warfare during battle.
The document provides details on the preparation for battle by Blackthorne Manor, including weaponry, armor, formations, strategies and the layout of the manor and surrounding area. Specifics are given for the types of weapons and armor to be used by different ranks of soldiers, as well as formations like the hedgehog, fighting positions and the use of tactics like Greek fire, mazes and decoy statues. The manor itself is surrounded by a moat, battlements and graveyard containing relics for protection.
The document outlines Lin'ik-Carate's battle plan, which includes:
- An army of 75,000 men led by Ellen, Lord of Lin'ik-Carate, and Sir Tilly equipped with various weapons like spears, swords, clubs and armor
- Defensive strategies like using a moat with quick sand and disguised fighters around the castle
- Logistics of supplying the army with food, water and tents transported by mules, oxen and horses
- The castle located on a rocky hill provides a defensive position and time to prepare for attackers.
Shaabas Replicas is a manufacturer and exporter of medieval weapons and armor established in 2004 in Mumbai, India. They produce replicas of antique arms and armor from past eras like the Renaissance, Roman, Gothic, and German periods. Their products include swords, helmets, body armor, shields, axes, and more made from steel and brass. The company exports worldwide to countries like Germany, UK, USA, and Australia. [/SUMMARY]
This document provides details about the organization and structure of the Roman army. It discusses the different classes of soldiers, the length of their service, their pay and equipment. It describes the organization of the army into legions, cohorts and centuries. It also outlines the various officers and their roles. Finally, it discusses military tactics used by the Roman army and special forces units like the Praetorian Guard and auxiliaries.
This document provides details about the organization and structure of the Roman army. It describes the different classes of soldiers, from heavy infantry to lightly armed troops. It explains the typical equipment soldiers carried, including armor, weapons, and packs weighing 66-100 pounds. Tactics like the phalanx formation and siege weapons are also outlined. The document concludes with information about special forces units like the Praetorian Guard and auxiliary soldiers.
This document outlines the battle plans and strategies of Pettington Manor. It details the various weapons, armor, siege equipment, and tactics they will employ, including the use of diseased animals, Greek fire, and torture. It also mentions the religious relics and spies used to motivate the troops and learn enemy secrets. Food stores, medical preparations, and alliances with neighboring manors are summarized to show Pettington's readiness and strength for battle.
The Roman military had several strengths that allowed it to conquer vast areas. It had a strong hierarchy and chain of command that enabled flexible battlefield tactics. Soldiers used effective armor like the lorica segmentata and weapons like the gladius sword and pilum javelin. Legions of around 6,000 men were organized into cohorts, centuries, and units to enable orderly command structures that remain influential today.
A look at Mediterranean Europe with focii on Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Crusades. Most of this came from various history PP's of mine.
The poem describes Mongol warriors and their way of life from multiple perspectives. It discusses how they are trained from a young age in combat and live a mobile lifestyle, conquering new lands. It highlights their discipline, skills in archery and combat, and how under Genghis Khan's leadership they became feared fighters across Asia and Europe by the 13th century. The chorus emphasizes that as elite Mongol warriors, they are rightly feared for their combat abilities and owe allegiance to their leader Genghis Khan.
The document discusses the importance of the shield of faith according to the book of Ephesians. It describes how Roman soldiers would use large shields for protection and to form protective walls in groups. It says believers should always keep their shield of faith at the forefront to block "fiery darts" of the devil, and that the shield needs to be well-maintained through prayer and studying the word of God. The summary emphasizes the shield of faith as our strongest defense against spiritual attacks.
2. Weapons Weapons are according to their status and position on the futile system The richer the person, the nicer the weapon Weapons are expensive Every man is expected to be able to use weapons Weapons fall generally under these three categories: siege weapons, weapons used by lower class, and weapons used by knights
3. Siege weapons Used for barricading someone in somewhere Ballista Similar to a big crossbow Works by using tension Mangonels Missiles launched from a bowl-shaped bucket Battering rams Used for breaking down buildings and walls Trebuchets Consisted of a level and sling that slung very large rocks very far distances
6. Can shoot a yard long arrow with great accuracy up to 200 yards
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8. Knight’s weapons Medieval swords Broadsword Falchion sword Greatsword Longsword Lance Also use many of the serf’s weapons
9. Other Weapons Richer people had better weapons, although most Lords used the weapons that knights used Other weapons included Ladders Sappers Pikes Canons First canon used in 1324 in Metz, France Early canon Small Used to attack inside walls Canons have grown in size sine then, so a canon is a good weapon to use Many more!
11. Animals Camels in warfare Dogs in warfare Horses in warfare War elephant War pigs War pigeons
12. Supplies (Offense) Gunpowder Invented by Roger Bacon Was invented in 1248 Supply trains Contain necessary supplies for the army Easiest to travel by river or sea Some wars can last for years, supply trains get refilled and then stop back at the army’s camp Border castles Stocked with supplies In case a supply train gets attacked, armies can refill here We take a lot of food from the fields of the place that we are in
13. Relics Relics are touched by Jesus Relics are believed to be an important source of power that serve both as a spiritual weapon and a form of defense This ladybug statue is a relic, so we will win
14. Castle- ways of attacking Methods for storming castles: ladders, battering rams, sappers Siege engines Siege towers A wheeled tower that serves as a place to attack from; called a belfry Catapults Siege weapons (listed previously) Mining- tunnels dug under walls then collapsed to make walls fall so we will have an easy enter and escape Climbing over the walls Surrounding walls; then waiting Using an inside man to get what we need Terrorizing the tower-dwellers Sending in a diseased animal or poisoning the water so as to spread disease and weaken the people
15. Castles- defense Castles were virtually impregnable Castles act as power bases Almost impossible to take away a castle once it belonged to a line of rulers who would pass it on to their children Very good for hiding out in Cavalry were useless against castles Defending against siege towers Sloping walls Moats Murder holes-holes in the ceilings through which deathly murder weapons were dropped Hot substances Arrow slits-vertical slits in the wall through which arrows were shot Concealed doors Fire retardation techniques such as wet blankets
16. Castle- defense Sturdy- made of stone Very steep Surrounded by deep ditches Strong fences of upright stone polls to give extra protection Heaped up earth and stone to make mounds Moats (wooden tower on top surrounded by palasades)
17. Castle- defense Baileys- clear spaces on level ground Guarded with fences and ditches Food, storage, water, and horse shelters are inside the baileys Linked to moats by movable draw brides or fenced walkways Ten foot thick, 50 feet high, and 100 feet long walls around the castle No corners- round castles
18. Organization Logistics: Cost of war (armor horses & weapons)- expensive Money comes from lord Heavy calvary was important
19. Transportation Usually by horse We always travel across bridges Chapels to the saints at end of bridges which make the bridges blessed We always travel across bridges because they give us good luck in the war Knights may use boats to travel across the sea
20. Transportation Heavy cavalry—hardly any foot soldiers Mostly no standing army until the end of the Middle Ages Horses had to be big—had to carry rider and survive lance attacks We only travel on 32 and 64-foot wide roads. Although these are less common, they are safer for us because if we go on a 4, 8, or 16-foot wide roads, we will be more spread out, more susceptible to being attacked, and it will be harder to defend if they attack
21. Fighters Foot soldiers played a small role until the end of the Middle Ages Could not wear heavy armor Were often trampled by their own side’s knights Cavalry (men on horseback) were used instead It is harder to be killed on a horse (though definitely not impossible) so it made the death toll lower Most vassals swore to help their lord for only 40 days Many left after that 40 day period was over, even if it was the middle of a battle Quintain Used by fighters to train Consisted of a dummy and shield swinging from a suspended pole
22. Strategies Our lord is friends with the king The king has scrofula (royal touch to cure) so he heals us if we are wounded or if we get sick We will have a plan into action that all the fighters are aware of We start out blowing a horn very loudly One battle in the middle ages as many knights died from excessive horn blowing as from the enemies weapons. First send infantry (foot soldiers) who will attack their first line of defense Our weaker calvary (men on horse) will follow who will attack their second line of defense Stronger calvary will follow once chaos has erupted, and kill many people We will use the longbow to kill the other team’s horses and then we will easily kill their cavalry, who are now on the ground They will be wearing heavy armor so they will be clumsy.
23. Strategies Continued Another tactic we will use is siege warfare, which is, according to ninjawords.com: “Warfare in which the defender is trapped in a position (such as a fort or castle) while the attacker bombards and/or barricades them from outside.” This is more for offense, but it can work for defense as well We will surround them. If we are on offense, we will cut them off from their castle, and only leave an opening in the opposite direction so they have to flee away from their castle. If the war goes on for a while, they will be cut off from their supplies. If we are on defense, we will use the same tactics but cut them off from their camp, not their castle.
24. Strategies Continued We know that our fighters are likely to run away They only are bound to stay for 40 days The natural reaction of the body in such situations that can result in death is to run So… we will train them hard both mentally and psychologically so that they are prepared We will put them on the battlefield with people that they are close to so that they will feel it is wrong to desert. We will make sure that they are all closely bonded because we will allow time into training for socialization We will make their contract longer than the 40 days that most serfs are expected to fight for so that if the other team’s serfs run away, ours will not We will make sure that they are afraid of their commander so that they consider the consequences We will put them in large groups so that they do not feel alone We will put the strongest warriors at the front so that the weaker warriors feel protected If the other team tries this, we will attack not the front but the middle so that they feel less secure
25. Strategies Continued We will have battlefield communications that symbolize different strategies to put into effect Musical signals Audible commands Visual signals Such as raising a standard banner or flag We will make a bunch of code words and say them loudly. When we say them we will run around and then come back to the same formation so it looks like we are changing formation but we actually aren’t. This will intimidate the other team and make them think that we are much more organized than they are, which would lead them to believed that we have trained harder and longer than they have. If we start to lose: someone will yell a code word and everyone will look really scared and run away screaming. We will hide behind any sort of barriers and then charge at the other team when we see
26. Strategies Continued Most armies during the middle ages did not have enough money for extensive training. Our lord is vey worried about her safety. As a result, she saves a good chunk of money every year to go towards training We will bring a priest to the battlefield with us so that we can have him pray for us before we charge into battle. This will boost their spirits and will make them feel more comfortable about winning Our priest can consecrate (make holy) our swords so that they will win